Ambassador meets Mayor of Biratori City inHokkaido
Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo is extending fullcooperation to city governments in Japan toenhance export of manpower from Pakistan toJapan under various agreements. In this regard,
today Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar andMayor of Biratori city in Hokkaido exchanged
friendship cooperation letters to promote
acceptance of Pakistani workers. Ambassador
assured the City government that the Embassy
will continue to explore new possibilities
under cultural and economic exchange
initiatives. (July 11, 2023)

FWEAP President called on Ambassador
President Foundation for the Welfare of the
Asian People (FWEAP), Mr. Kazuhiko Anzai
called on Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar today.
Future plans of FWEAP regarding visitors fromPakistan were discussed. (July 13, 2023)
Ambassador meets a delegationof Marubeni Itochu Steel & ArifHabib Group
Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar
highlighted theimportanceofinvesting in renewable energy anddeveloping industries with highpotential of creating jobs to gain realoutcomes of FDI. He was meeting adelegation of Marubeni Itochu Steeland Arif Habib Group lead by Mr. ArifHabib. (July, 07, 2023)

Pakistan Investment Seminar held at JETRO Head Office in Tokyo
The Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO), held a significant Pakistan Investment Seminar at theJETRO head office in Tokyo. This event was an integral part of ongoing efforts
to foster international trade and investment ties between Japan and Pakistan.
The seminar was inaugurated by, Mr. Kazuya Nakajo, Executive Vice
President of JETRO, who emphasized the strategic importance of enhancing
economic cooperation and exploring synergies between the two nations.
Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar made welcome remarks. The
Honorable Minister of the Board of Investment Pakistan, Ch. Salik Hussain,
delivered the keynote address. Minister Hussain articulated the positive
trajectory of economic relations and outlined the prospects for futurecollaboration and investment between Japan and Pakistan. Detailed
presentations and discussions followed, covering macroeconomic conditionsin Pakistan and the operational insights of Japanese companies within thecountry. A representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) elaborated on investment opportunities and incentives available inPakistan. Additional Secretaries of the Board of Investment Mr. Jamil Qureshi& Ms. Ambreen Iftikhar, made comprehensive presentations on theinvestment climate in Pakistan, including an overview of the Special
Investment Facilitation Council's efforts to streamline procedures andpromote foreign investment. The Seminar was attended by more than 140
Japanese companies signifying renewed interest in investing in Pakistan.
(August 01, 2023)

Youm-e-Istehsal observed on
August 5, 2023
Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo observed
Youm-e-Istehsal to express solidarity withthe oppressed people of Indian Illegally
Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The
day marked four years since the illegal
actions of India to change the status ofIIOJK. A photographic exhibition depicting
continued atrocities being committed byIndian occupation forces was alsoorganized
attheChancery.
TheAmbassador also held an interactive
session with Japanese electronic, print andsocial media journalists to highlight thesituation in IIOJK. (August 05, 2023)

Ambassador meets Managing Director & General Manager of Policy
Proposal of Japan Foreign Trade Council
Ambassador Raza Bashir met Mr. Fumiaki Miyamoto, Managing Director and Mr.
Masayuki Fujii, General Manager of Policy Proposal of Japan Foreign TradeCouncil (JFTC) today. Detailed discussion was held about the improved
investment environment in Pakistan specially after the establishment of Special
Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). (August 07, 2023)

Ambassador meets Chief
Representative forPakistan, Marubeni
Corporation
Ambassador Raza Bashir
Tarar met Mr. Itaru Nakamura,
Chief
Representativefor
Pakistan,Marubeni
Corporation.
Detailed
discussion was held about
possibility of increasing anddiversifyingMarubeni’s
investment
portfolio
inPakistan especially in light ofthe establishment of theSpecial
Investment
Facilitation Council (SIFC).
(August 10, 2023)

Pakistan's 76thIndependence Day
Celebrated at Embassy inTokyoThe Embassy of Pakistan inTokyo commemorated the76th Independence Day of
Pakistan today with a fervent
celebration that echoed thespirit of freedom and unity.
The event took place at theembassy premises, whereAmbassador Raza Bashir
Tarar unfurled the Pakistani
flag at 9:00 AM amidst agathering of enthusiastic
Pakistani nationals residingin Japan. Ambassador Tararread out the messages fromthe President and Prime
Minister of Pakistan, whichhighlighted
thenation'saccomplishments
andaspirations for the future.
Adding a musical touch tothe occasion, a soul-stirring
Qawaliperformancecaptivated the audience andresonated with the essence
ofPakistan'sculturalheritage. The Qawali not
only entertained but alsobrought to life the richartistic traditions that define
thenation'sidentity.
Ambassador Raza Bashir
Tarar expressed his heartiest
gratitude to all attendees fortheir unwavering supportand shared enthusiasm incommemorating
thissignificant day. (August 14,2023)

Ambassador congratulates Ch. Asif Mahmood on his appointment as
Ambassador-at-Large on Investment
His Excellency Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar congratulated Pakistanicommunity member Chaudhary Asif Mahmood on his appointment as
Ambassador-at-Large on Investment. Offering complete support, he identified
energy, mining, IT & agri as potential sectors for Japanese investments.
(September 04, 2023)

A delegation of Rotary Club of Chiba met Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar .
Plans to eradicate polio from Pakistan were discussed. (Sept.14)

Defence Day reception held at
Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo.
Defence Day reception was held tocommemorate the Defence Day at theEmbassy of the Islamic Republic ofPakistan, Tokyo. It was attended by
Japan's State Minister of Defence Mr
Ino Toshiro, senior leadership ofJapan's Ministry of Defence, membersof Defence Attaché Corps in Tokyo andprominent Japanese scholars.
Ambassador
Raza
BashirTararhighlighted the sacrifices of the valiant
Armed Forces of Pakistan in defending
Pakistan against aggression. TheAmbassador added that Pakistan wassituated in a region where we faced aprecarious
peaceandsecurity
environment. This required an evermore vigilant and fully prepared
Armed Force ready to respond to any
threat or challenge. Ambassador Tararreiterated Pakistan’s commitment forpeaceful resolution of disputes andconflicts. Ambassador appreciated thecooperation of the Japanese Self
Defence Forces with Pakistan Armed
Forces particularly, in the realm oftraining and capacity building. He
expressed hope that both the countries
would continue to maintain acooperative relationship for mutual
benefit as well as strengthening
regional and world peace and stability.
State Minister of Defence Mr Ino
Toshiro also addressed the audienceand emphasized the importance ofdefence cooperation between the twocountries. National anthems of both thecountries were played at the event.
(September 06, 2023)

The Japan Times published a Special Supplement on the occasionof Independence Day of Pakistan (14-August -2023)

The Japan News published a Special Supplement on the occasionof Independence Day of Pakistan (14-August -2023)